प्राणायाम Prānāyāma

depression, even though outwardly one may not appear unhappy. I felt a sense of loss, a certain sadness, and a recognition that I was straining my body. Outwardly I seemed to be progressing as a practitioner, but in truth I was experiencing something very different. This and other aspects of a deepening understanding of what yoga truly has to offer, ultimately lead me to shift the focus of my practice to a far more internal and deeply rewarding track. In hindsight, it is clear (even then I recognized) the role my ego played in the approach taken to the practice.

Yoga requires we purify all aspects of our nature; physical, mental, emotional. Prāṇāyāma techniques support this work on all levels when a correct approach is taken. It is our good fortune to have a trustworthy source for understanding the best approach. It is up to us to implement the techniques with intelligence, while keeping our ultimate goal shining in our heart and mind.

Namaste,

Kristin